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Epidemiology of interstitial cystitis
1Department of Molecular and Experimental Medicine, Scripps Research Institute, La Jolla, California.
The Urologic Clinics of North America
|February 1, 1994
Summary
This study surveyed 565 interstitial cystitis patients to understand the condition's origins and history, examining demographics, risk factors, and psychological elements. Findings offer insights into interstitial cystitis (IC) patient profiles and potential contributing factors.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Epidemiology
- Patient Health
Background:
- Interstitial cystitis (IC) is a chronic condition affecting the bladder.
- Understanding the origin and history of IC is crucial for patient care.
- The National Institute of Arthritis, Diabetes, Digestive, and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) established diagnostic criteria for IC.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the origin and history of interstitial cystitis.
- To gather data on demographics, risk factors, symptoms, pain, and psychological factors in IC patients.
- To compare risk factors between IC patients and a control group.
Main Methods:
- Survey of 565 patients diagnosed with interstitial cystitis (IC) based on NIDDK criteria.
- Data collection included demographics, risk factors, symptoms, pain, and psychological factors.
- Comparison with a control group of 171 individuals (healthy and urology patients with unrelated bladder disorders).
Main Results:
- Detailed patient demographics and risk factor profiles were collected.
- Information on symptoms, pain levels, and psychological factors was elicited.
- Risk factors were systematically compared between the IC cohort and the control group.
Conclusions:
- The survey provides valuable data on the characteristics of individuals with interstitial cystitis.
- Understanding patient history and risk factors can inform future research and treatment strategies for IC.
- This study contributes to the knowledge base regarding the epidemiology and patient experience of interstitial cystitis.